New York, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 4.5% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $100,327 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to New York, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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